A motorcycle accident claims the life of a Petoskey Teen. A group is trying to claim that monkeys have the same rights as humans in a case developing in the UP. And those annoying potholes may be a thing of the past thanks to a new technology developed by a Michigan University.

A large road work project in Petoskey is about to go into hibernation. A popular streaming service is about to be shut down after nearly 20 years of operation. And several projects have been greenlit in Grand Traverse County.

An update on possible repairs to the Little Traverse Wheelway's eroded Miracle Mile! A Grand Traverse County man has been arrested for allegedly impregnating his teen daughter. And a proposed bill in the Michigan House could help more stray dogs get into welcoming homes.

The price of fishing licenses may be going up. A local community is getting a new fire truck with the assistance of the state government. And a local ski resort is adding a new lift and new skiable terrain.

A Cadillac teen has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another teen. A fire in Bay Harbor temporarily closes a popular restaurant. And an update on the possible new bridge outside Traverse City State Park.

Thousands of Michiganders are left in solo battles against the state as the government seeks to reclaim unemployment overpayments. A drowning in Dickson Township. And Grand Traverse County moves forward with technological upgrades.

Road work between Petoskey and Walloon Lake may lead to traffic delays for months. Traverse City is considering establishing a controversial holiday. And firefighters in Cadillac have new radios paid for by a federal grant.

We have an overview of the state budget that was passed in the early morning hours today. Traverse City's new ethics ordinance has a final draft, which we will review. And one Republican lawmaker wants school board members to declare their political party affiliation to run.

On today's show: How has the federal government shutdown affected our area? Parents and students are increasingly vocal about increased congestion at the high school due to the closure of an exit. And high-speed internet is being expanded in rural Cheboygan County.

Happy Hunting season! The state government avoids a shutdown...for now, while the federal government was not as lucky. And a City of Cadillac Department is scrambling to find meeting minutes to prove their innocence as they are facing an investigation by the Michigan State Police.